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I read those stinging nettles roots (powder/extract) are good natural remedy for BPH, which I’m mildly suffers from :0 . I got them in real abundance in my garden, and they look healthy and thriving (they slap me on my face, and I 6'3"). Could anybody please tell me how… More

I went to take down my hummingbird feeders yesterday for the year and there were a lot of big black ants on them. I neglected to see if there was any on the opposite side and when I grabbed the feeder one of the little devils bit me!!! I yelled… More

My 3 year old and I had the unfortunate experience of discovering a yellow jacket nest. We had just went out and fed the horses and walked around the back of the house to look at my gourds then we walked down to the other end of the back yard… More

Kids Fishing Day Montauk State Park: Dent County Missouri May 20, 2006 This morning started early. We were up and out of bed, hoping to make the 70 minute trek to Montauk (often misspelled Mauntauk) State Park and be there by 6:30am. We nearly made it, entering the park at… More

Hello All :) I was able to find stinging nettle, but I'd prefer False Nettle... I've read this is a host plant for several varieties of Butterflies...but I can't seem to be able to buy it anywhere...Good Grief! :confused: I'll mention it here and in the trade/seed forums...hoping someone has… More

I am going to call the Ag center today, but thought I would post this and see if anyone else has had this problem. My tomato plants are big, healthy, no noticable bugs or worms. I am seeing a lot of what appears to be blossom end rot on my… More

I believe that stinging Nettle is a type of herb...for medicinal purposes... But I'd rather have False Nettle to avoid the "stinging"...;) Anyhoo, I would like to have it for/as a host plant for butterflies...but I can't seem to find it anywhere...:( Any help would be greatly appreciated...:D More

...lly have time tomorrow to get rid of the mean old stinging nettle from my planter. How do i get rid of it without getting stung by the mean bugger?! :mad: The last time i got stung I barely touched it. My fingure hurt most of the day. Hubby… More